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ArticleCardinals, QB Jacoby Brissett reportedly agree to 1-year, $15.5 million restruc...July 26, 2026

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After the dual-threat quarterback went down with an injury in Week 5, Brissett was thrust into the starting role. It was enough for the Arizona front office to release Murray this offseason, eat $36.8 million in dead cap money and put its faith in Brissett for the near future.

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Cardinals release Murray, eat $36.8M dead cap after Week 5 injury ended 2025.

The Cardinals released Kyler Murray this offseason after he suffered an injury in Week 5 of the 2025 season that sidelined him for the remainder of the year. Arizona ate $36.8 million in dead cap money to move on from Murray and commit to Brissett as their starting quarterback.